Beetroot Juice as a Potential Ergogenic Aid During Exercise in Hypoxia

The study will aim to describe and evaluate the effect of beetroot juice supplementation upon whole body running exercise at altitude. It is hypothesised that beetroot supplementation will decrease time to complete a 10 km time trial.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypoxia Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bangor University

Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PZ, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Trained athletes with personal best performances for a 10km run of sub 40 minutes

Exclusion criteria

Unable to give informed consent Unstable medical condition.

Treatment and study plan

Beetroot shot then placebo shot

Dietary Supplement

Beetroot shot, four day wash out, then placebo shot

Placebo shot then beetroot shot

Dietary Supplement

Placebo shot, four day wash out, then beetroot shot

Primary outcomes

Time to Complete a 10 km Run

Time frame: Period 1 (on day of 1st intervention) and period 2 (on day of 2nd intervention)

Time taken following consumption of beetroot shot or consumption of placebo shot

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bangor University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Feb 20, 2013
Registry last updated: Jul 19, 2017

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